Trojena: Saudi Arabia Invests $500 Billion in Building Mega Ski City in the Desert

Written by Rafaela Fabris

Published on 18/06/2024 at 21:00

A Arábia Saudita está investindo massivamente na construção de Trojena, uma cidade de esqui futurística, orçada em US$ 500 bilhões, localizada em pleno deserto. Este projeto faz parte do plano ambicioso de transformar a economia do país, diversificando suas fontes de renda e promovendo o turismo de luxo. Imagem: Pedreiro na Construção/Divulgação

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Saudi Arabia Is Massively Investing in the Construction of Trojena, a Futuristic Ski City Estimated at US$ 500 Billion, Located in the Heart of the Desert. This Project Is Part of the Ambitious Plan to Transform the Country’s Economy by Diversifying Its Sources of Income and Promoting Luxury Tourism.

By mid-2026, it will be possible to ski, skate, or snowboard on real snow at the top of a mountain, in one of the hottest deserts in the world, thanks to the construction of Trojena. Part of the Neom project, Trojena is one of the four main areas of this new futuristic city.

Despite its desert location, the chosen region in the Sarwat Mountains offers cooler temperatures and even snow at the peaks during winter.

The Construction of Trojena Aims Not Only to Attract Tourists but Also to Serve as an Entertainment Hub for the Future 9 Million Residents of the Central Line of Neom

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Trojena is being designed as a unique tourist attraction, featuring a ski village, luxury resorts, retail shops, restaurants, and a variety of sports activities.

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Saudi Arabia is committed to diversifying its economy and becoming a global leader in tourism, technology, and sustainability. The construction of Trojena is a significant step in that direction, promising a unique and innovative experience for visitors from around the world.

Trojena: Saudi Arabia Invests $500 Billion in Building Mega Ski City in the Desert

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Trojena: Saudi Arabia Invests $500 Billion in Building Mega Ski City in the Desert

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With a wingspan of 152 meters, 76 tires, and a capacity to carry 1,270 tons, the Boeing Pelican was the giant “flying ship” that promised to cross oceans close to the water on an invisible air cushion beneath its wings.

While countries spend billions to draw water from the sea, a Nobel-winning scientist creates a container-sized machine that extracts up to 1,000 liters per day from dry air and uses ultrasound to release water in minutes, even in the middle of the desert.

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